How do I pay a Limited Company Pension?

By Chris Andreou
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Last updated
May 29, 2024
How do I pay a Limited Company Pension? guide

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If you're operating as a sole trader, you can contribute to a personal pension scheme.

If you're a limited company director, you can make pension contributions as an individual (as an employee), as well as through your company (as an employer). For the latter option, your pension contributions are paid directly from your business bank account.

<p>If you're operating as a <a href="https://goforma.com/limited-company/what-is-a-sole-trader" target="_blank">sole trader</a>, you can contribute to a personal pension scheme.<br></p><p>If you're a <a href="https://www.goforma.com/limited-company/what-is-a-limited-company" target="_blank">limited company</a> director, you can make pension contributions as an individual (as an employee), as well as through your company (as an employer). For the latter option, your pension contributions are paid directly from your <a href="https://www.goforma.com/limited-company#best-business-bank-account" target="_blank">business bank account</a>.</p>

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